Franklin Electric Co (FRA:FE4) Quick Ratio: 1.14 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


FRA:FE4 Franklin Electric Co Inc FRA:FE4
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What is Franklin Electric Co Quick Ratio?

Franklin Electric Co FRA:FE4 +2.75% 85 Quick Ratio is 1.14 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 1.10. GuruFocus rates FRA:FE4 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €91.99. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,079 Industrial Products companies, Franklin Electric Co ranks worse than 62.07% on this metric.

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Franklin Electric Co's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.14.

Franklin Electric Co has a quick ratio of 1.14. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

The historical rank and industry rank for Franklin Electric Co's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:FE4' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.62   Med: 1.1   Max: 1.78
Current: 1.14

During the past 13 years, Franklin Electric Co's highest Quick Ratio was 1.78. The lowest was 0.62. And the median was 1.10.

FRA:FE4's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than
62.07% of 3079 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.39 vs FRA:FE4: 1.14

Franklin Electric Co  (FRA:FE4) Quick Ratio Explanation

The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.

In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.

The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.


Franklin Electric Co Quick Ratio Related Terms


Franklin Electric Co Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Franklin Electric Co's Quick Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Franklin Electric Co Quick Ratio Chart

Franklin Electric Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.69 0.77 1.20 1.11 1.18

Franklin Electric Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:FE4 vs SMR, MIR, CSW: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Franklin Electric Co's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Franklin Electric Co Quick Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Franklin Electric Co's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Electric Co's Quick Ratio falls into.


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Franklin Electric Co Quick Ratio Calculation

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.

Franklin Electric Co's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(818.667-472.246)/293.815
=1.18

Franklin Electric Co's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(878.222-504.475)/328.479
=1.14

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Quick Ratio →
What does a Quick Ratio of 1.14 mean?
Franklin Electric Co (FRA:FE4) has a Quick Ratio of 1.14 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Franklin Electric Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.10. Over the past decade, Franklin Electric Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 1.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Franklin Electric Co ranks #1911 out of 3079 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 62.1%.
Is Franklin Electric Co's Quick Ratio too high?
Franklin Electric Co's current Quick Ratio of 1.14 is near median its 10-year median of 1.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.62 to a high of 1.78. The Industrial Products industry median Quick Ratio is 1.39. Franklin Electric Co's value of 1.14 is 18% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Franklin Electric Co ranks #1911 out of 3079 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Franklin Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franklin Electric Co's Quick Ratio compare to SMR and MIR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Franklin Electric Co ranks #1911 out of 3079 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Franklin Electric Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.39. Franklin Electric Co's value of 1.14 is 18% below this benchmark. Historically, Franklin Electric Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 1.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.10 vs. the industry median of 1.39, Franklin Electric Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Quick Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Quick Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 1.39, based on 3,079 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Franklin Electric Co's current Quick Ratio of 1.14 is 18% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Franklin Electric Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franklin Electric Co's current Quick Ratio is 1.14, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franklin Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Franklin Electric Co (FRA:FE4) has a current Quick Ratio of 1.14. The stock's GF Value™ is €91.99, compared to a current price of €93.50 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.14, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.10 and 18% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.39. Franklin Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Franklin Electric Co (FRA:FE4), the current Quick Ratio is 1.14 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Franklin Electric Co (FRA:FE4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €93.50 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €91.99.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FE4:

  • Quick Ratio: 1.14 (near median its 10-year median of 1.10)
  • GF Value™: €91.99 vs. price of €93.50 (1.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18% below the Industrial Products median (#1911 of 3079)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FE4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Franklin Electric Co Business Description

Other Exchanges FELE:USA
Address 9255 Coverdale Road, Fort Wayne, IN, USA, 46809
Franklin Electric Co Inc designs, manufactures, and distributes water and fuel pumping systems, composed of submersible motors, pumps, electronic controls, water treatment systems, and related parts and equipment. It has three segments; The Water Systems segment designs, manufactures and sells motors, pumps, drives, electronic controls, monitoring devices, and related parts and equipment for use in groundwater, water transfer, and wastewater, The Energy Systems segment designs, manufactures and sells pumps, pipe, sumps, fittings, vapor recovery components, electronic controls, monitoring devices, and related parts and equipment for use in fueling system applications and the Distribution segment sells and provides presale support and specifications to the installing contractors.
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